2019 NYC Trip: "The Ferryman" at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre

Show*: 7

Title: The Ferryman

Location: Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre

Written By: Jez Butterworth

Summary: A sprawling Irish family drama set during "The Troubles" in early 1980s Northern Ireland.

"The River" by Walking Shadow Theatre Company at Open Eye Theatre

If your new boyfriend invites you to his cabin to go fly fishing in a river by the sea, just say no. That's what I learned from Walking Shadow's The River. This seemingly happy new relationship takes an unsettling, unexpected, and vaguely creepy turn over the course of 90 minutes. I don't want to say too much about what happens, because the discovery and the figuring it out is half the fun of this play. Or maybe fun isn't the right word. But this fascinating exploration of love and relationships, with strong performances by the cast, fluid unhurried direction, and a spot-on detailed set is definitely entertaining.